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Hi everyone, We are facing a confusing issue with the M365 Exchange Online agent in Commvault version 11.32.According to the documentation, under the Exchange connection settings:https://documentation.commvault.com/2023e/software/complete_microsoft_365_service_catalog_for_exchange_online_using_custom_configuration_option.html?_gl=1*hjd47t*_gcl_au*NjQ0NDk4ODY5LjE3Njk1OTU0OTI.I should click "Verify Connection" to validate the Azure app registration and update the app status. However, when I click this button, the status doesn't update to "Successful," and it remains blank or shows no confirmation of a successful binding.The strange part is that even though the verification seems to fail or does not show any status, I am able to browse through mailbox items and users within the Commvault Command Center in Office 365 app.Have you experienced this behavior before? Is it a known bug, or what is your take on this issue? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Hi,After updating our environment to 11.40.42 I saw repeated log commit jobs failing with the following error.Sweep job has failed on Media Agent [XXXXXXXX]. Error [0xECCC000D:{I2::FileSweepScanner::Scan(684)} + {I2::SweepScanner::GenerateCollectFileForMountPath(269)} + {CQiFile::Open(95)} + {CQiUTFOSAPI::open(77)/ErrNo.13.(Permission denied)-Open failed, File=\\?\UNC\XX.XX.XX.XX\MountPoints\XXXXXXXX\Disk08\63WA3P_12.04.2024_11.32\CV_MAGNETIC\CV_APP_DUMPS\SDT\00DF80E8-D0C5-47B8-939E-E5BBC4908E99\collecttot2.cvf, OperationFlag=0x810A, PermissionMode=0x80}]I found that log caching was turned on at the plan that is used for the client. As we do not want to use log caching, I disabled the option on the t-log schedule in the plan.I now see that normal transaction log backups are running for the client instead of the log commit jobs. However, I still get a log commit job every 2 hours which keeps failing with this error.How do I get rid of the log commit job? A full backup has been made sinc
We are running a relatively new version of Ceph. In this newer Ceph release, the RBD commands used to create VM snapshots require specifying both the namespace and the keyring file to locate the VM disks. By contrast, Commvault locates VM disks using only the pool in its RBD command parameters. Commvault version 11.36 only supports older versions of Ceph.
Hi,I need to move the index directory on the index server node.Documentation and Arlie point to the workflow IndexServerDirectoryMove but this does not exist in the current environment and it is not available on the store.It is also not possible to manually change the directory location as the path in the edit node screen is greyed out.I hope anyone can help me with this issue.
Hello,we have a problem to configure a RAC instance where the database name is longer than 8 letters. When we try to configure it, we see in the logs that the database names is shorten to 8 letters:The database name is AKJFP14LOG [B,2555900358,AKJFP14L,ARCHIVELOG,READ WRITE,12776703,I,1,akjfp14log,server1, NO, 1,] size=[0]28841 70a9 05/03 13:05:24 ### RacBrowser::LocalInstanceBrowse() - Oracle SbtLibrary:[/opt/commvault/Base/libobk.so]28841 70a9 05/03 13:05:24 ### RacBrowser::FillInstanceStatus(1034) - m_oraInfoReturn [B,2555900358,AKJFP14L,ARCHIVELOG,READ WRITE,12776703,I,1,akjfp14log,server1, NO, 1,] size=[0]28841 70a9 05/03 13:05:24 ### RacBrowser::ValidateDBProps() - Received DBStatus=READ WRITEIs it a problem with /opt/commvault/Base/libobk.so?Thank you.Thomas
I dont have work mail id as i lost my job and i want to take up CV Certification with my Personal mail? how to register for exam?
Description:We are currently planning a transition of our Commvault environment and need guidance and best practices for our scenario.Current Setup:Primary CommServe (Production) hosted in a colo data center LiveSync DR CommServe already configured and running in Azure (Cloud) Media Agents and backups are currently aligned with the colo-based production CommServePlanned Change:The colo site is being decommissioned All workloads and servers are being migrated to Azure The existing DR CommServe in Azure will be promoted to Production Post transition, backups will be fully aligned to Azure workloads and infrastructureObjective:We want to:Promote the Azure DR CommServe to act as the new Production CommServe Reconfigure clients, Media Agents, and storage policies to align with Azure Safely decommission the existing colo-based CommServeKey Questions / Clarifications Required:LiveSync Failover: What is the recommended approach to promote DR CommServe to active Production? Client Connectivity
Good day to allIn my environment HSX went ready mode due to reached 85% threshold i have changed the retention policy from 30 days 1 cycle to 30 days 0 after that i overserved DDB is 0% previously it was 33% also space is not reclaimed post reclaim and data aging jobs. Kindly suggestRegardsRobert
Cannot see SAP Hana part of the list for database agent download from cloud.commvault.com
Im planning on upgrading our commvault environment from 11.32.x to the 11.40.x (LT support) in the very near future. We currently are on a windows server 2019 Datacenter. Will commvault 11.40.x run on win server 2019?We are also using Ms SQL server 2016 on our current 11.32.x. Does 11.40.x support this or does that need to be upgraded as well using the commvault 11.40.x installer. Please advise. Any input or links would be appriciatedBC
We are currently deploying a Commvault solution to protect VMs hosted on a Huawei FusionStorage HCI platform. We have encountered a specific issue regarding shared storage backups and would like to request your technical guidance.While backup and restore operations for VMs hosted on the local disks of the FusionCompute cluster are working successfully, we encounter an error when attempting to back up VMs hosted on FusionStorage shared storage (please see the attached screenshot for error details).Error code 91:327Commvault Version: v11.36.90 (2024E)Deployment: Commvault All-in-One installed on a Windows VM (no additional VSA proxy).Environment Versions:FusionCompute: 8.9.0FusionCube: 8.3.0FusionStorage: 8.3.0Based on the Commvault documentation, we understand that the FusionCompute SDK does not support direct FusionStorage operations, requiring Commvault to use a Java SDK and command-line utilities. The documentation also specifies that the Virtual Server Agent (VSA) must be installed
I am presented with the need to install FREL on an existing Linux VM with the operating system already in place, I want to use this FREL for Huawei Fusion Compute Hypervisor, I installed media agent, file server and VSA on this linux, So , How to install and configure a FREL ? whats the next step to make it operational
Dear Team, We recently migrated our CommCell server using the "Recovering the MongoDB Database Using the Mongo Recovery Assistant Tool for Windows" document. After the migration, the new CommCell server (Commsafe) cloned all configurations from the old server, including the old Disk Library, Mount Paths, and DDB entries.We have since configured a new Disk Library, new Data Path, and new DDB on the Commsafe server and successfully re-associated all subclients to the new Storage Policy. The old CommCell server has been fully decommissioned, and the old client win-i3vamh7fvl3 has been retired from CommCell Console.However, when we attempt to delete the old Storage Policy, we receive an error stating that DDB Backups are still associated with it. Additionally, when attempting deletion, the Job Controller shows pending/queued jobs tied to the old Storage Policy, which is blocking the deletion.What we need help with:How to clear the stale/orphaned DDB association left from the cloned configu
In a lab setting, I've installed several Commvault servers for various use cases, including customer demos. Below is my take on designing a Commvault environment. It’s easy to build a Commvault environment that works.It’s much harder to build one that still works a year later, under more load, more data, and more expectations.Because scale doesn’t break things immediately—it exposes the shortcuts you took early on.I’ve seen environments that looked perfectly fine at deployment:Backups running Jobs completing Storage holding upThen growth hits.More VMs.More data.More retention.And suddenly:Jobs start missing windows Deduplication performance drops MediaAgents get overloaded Restore times creep upThat’s not a failure of Commvault.That’s a design problem.Let’s talk about how to build it right from the start. 1. Start with Architecture, Not JobsOne of the most common mistakes is jumping straight into creating backup jobs.But jobs don’t define your environment—architecture does.Core compone
!--scriptorstartfragment-->Hi all, We’re currently looking at migrating Oracle backups to Commvault, and the scale is quite big — we’re talking hundreds of databases. One of the challenges is credential management. Right now we’re using connection strings that are specific per Oracle instance, which isn’t very practical at this scale. So I’m wondering: is there any way in Commvault to handle Oracle credentials centrally? Some kind of credential vault, maybe?Or could this be solved with a workflow or another native Commvault feature? Any tips or best practices would be really helpful.!--scriptorendfragment-->
i am getting error to execute the post script running on oracle database backup. getting following error Error Code: [7:78] ... Executable file (/opt/commvault/Base/post_scripts/db_rman_listarch_remote_vlsbi.sh ) not found in installation directory or executing outside of installation directory is disabledhowever i executed the script manually on the server and it’s running fine, even the script copied on the commvault installaion directory on the /opt/commvault/Base/post_script folder.
Hi all.We’ve been using our Commvault setup to take one off NDMP backups of critical research data from our central storage, then copying to two tapes, all that good stuff. As these are a one-off backup, I’ve been disabling the client activity and removing the licence afterwards, as they’ll only be needed for a potential restore down the line (retention is a minimum of 5 years).I’ve noticed that this doesn’t count towards licence usage, which in essence means that we can do as many “archives” as we have storage for, as long as we have the sufficient licence headroom for the initial one off backup.My worry is this would be seen as circumventing licence costs, and against the fair usage idea, and if we were ever audited it would result in additional charges. I should add we’re not a massive setup, 1000 VMs and ~250TB of capacity. The archives in total would be 10s of TB, maybe ranging into 100s.Anybody got any relevant info or thoughts?TIAIan
Hi all, when registering an Office 365 Exchange app in the Commvault Command Center (version 11.32), we attempted to use the Office 365 Configuration Helper tool.However, after running the helper, the following error occurs: "Access blocked to AAD Graph API for this application." Although the provided link (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/migrate-azure-ad-graph-overview) describes the general API migration, it does not offer specific advice for resolving this within the Commvault tool. We have already tried installing the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/microsoftgraph/installation), but the error persists and the configuration tool still fails. Have you had any similar experiences with the Office 365 Configuration Helper tool?Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!
Hi,I’m trying to test 1-touch restore for Windows. When I’m trying to connect to Commserve, there is a “failed to setup a communication (QSDK) session” error: You can observe that the initial connection was succesful (“connected to comserve”). But then there is this QSDK problem. I checked the logs and there is info that it could be no direct tunnel or couldn’t bring any automatic tunnels to commserve.I think it could be the problem with network routes / topologies on Commserve, but here is a question: How can I setup network route or topology to client which not exist yet? I mean when I start 1-touch wizard and configure network connection to Commserve, it is not a real client but just some host with random hostname so how Commserve could know what network settings apply to this client?I can setup some topology to some group but what client should be there? With this initial step of 1-touch I didn’t enter any client information yet. PS: I restarted the Commands Manager service and tri
Hi,I just learned, that the WebConsole is no longer available with 11.40.So far, so good.But what I really miss is the Report Builder, that is no longer available with new installations of Commvault.Are there any plans to make it available in the CommandCenter as well in the near future ?and if so, when will this happen ?rgdsKlaus
Hi, is there an option to adjust the values for Average Q&I Time and Primary Records ? Actually value in SP40 Good < 600 μs Or >= 600 μs and < 160 Million Warning 600-800 μs and >= 160 Million Or DDB needs an upgrade Critical >= 800 μs and >= 160 Million I need to change this values a bit. Arlie say: How to Adjust DDB Q&I Time Thresholds:Open the CommCell Console. Go to Control Panel > Media Management. Select the Deduplication tab. Locate and adjust the following parameters: DDB horizontal scaling threshold QI Time Warning Threshold for Average Q&I Time Critical Threshold for Average Q&I Time But this options arent available in SP40
Hi all,I am currently running Commvault 11.32 and I’m looking for clarification regarding KB 84896 ("SharePoint Online Azure ACS Retirement in Microsoft 365").https://kb.commvault.com/article/?id=84896 Today is April 2nd, 2026, which according to the article is the final deadline for Azure ACS functionality. The KB specifically mentions that due to Microsoft's restrictions on DisableCustomAppAuthentication and the retirement of ACS, users must upgrade to Commvault Platform Release 11.36.28 or later.Is it more recommended to upgrade Commvault from version 11.32 rather than disabling authentication to allow Office 365 SharePoint backup and restore? Finally, could registration of the Sharepoint app and backup work somehow (when disabling authetication in sharepoint portal) in 11.32 as well?Your opinions would be much appreciated.
Hello,I have simpana 11.36.68 and we have a problem because one system schedules interfered with execution other schedule policy.For a specific client, I configured the schedule so that a Full backup runs on Fridays, while Incremental backups run on the other days. However, last night both a Full and an Incremental backup started at the same time, even though the Full backup should not have been triggered on Wednesday.This indicates that a system schedule may have overridden the configured backup schedule.The schedule policy for this client does not provide the option to include Wednesday or Saturday, which is causing scheduling issues.What might be causing the issue?Best regards,Elizabeta
Hi all, I’m setting up M365 backup using the Custom Configuration, which is now the recommended approach over the Express option.I have already registered the app in Azure and have my Application ID and Tenant ID ready. However, the documentation is a bit unclear regarding the certificate workflow—I can’t find the specific section explaining where and how to generate the certificate required for the Azure portal. Is the certificate generated directly within the Command Center wizard? Also, once it's generated, is the correct next step to upload it to the Azure app registration? Could someone please clarify these steps or point me to the exact documentation page covering this procedure?https://documentation.commvault.com/2023e/software/complete_microsoft_365_service_catalog_for_exchange_online_using_custom_configuration_option.html?_gl=1*hjd47t*_gcl_au*NjQ0NDk4ODY5LjE3Njk1OTU0OTI.
Hello,We are creating multiple reports in command center using the backup summary report, but seem to have an issue where only the user who created the report can see the report with the filters. How can we configure these to allow other admins to be able to see, adjust and edit these?
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